Good morning, Washington. Have you gotten your last meal at A.V. Ristorante yet? If not, you’d better hurry — today’s Post has a fond reminiscence about the place, noting that its last meal will be served on Saturday evening. It’s admittedly not the finest Italian food in the city, but there’s something weird and distinctive about A.V. We’ll be sorry to see it go.
It’s Hot And Dry Out There: It sounds like we could use some rain. NBC4 tells us that Stafford County is asking residents to implement water-saving measures; WTOP says that Governor O’Malley is asking the federal government to declare a drought emergency. And, as you may have seen, the heat is also bringing an elevated risk of flashers. There you go: a reason for everyone to look forward to those Friday showers.
Area Looks To Add Electrical Capacity: Via the Examiner the AP brings word that Charles County could be getting a new natural gas-fired power plant. The facility would add about 600,000 homes’ worth of capacity to the grid. And WUSA tells us that Dominion is looking to build a new high-voltage line. It may run through the same route as an existing lower-voltage line, or it may take a new, cheaper route through more scenic surroundings. Local activists are lining up to oppose the line, including actor Robert Duvall.
Briefly Noted: Fairfax man charged with impersonating police officer… Md. moves to remove judge who dismissed case against alleged sex offender… D.C. cabbie sentenced for attending terrorist training camp… Glen Burnie teacher accused of sexual abuse of student…
This Day In DCist: One year ago today we were wondering how many officers the District could use and (cough) expressing optimism over a voting rights bill.
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